An early 20^th century Chinese export unmarked silver cigarette case

Qing dynasty. Of curved rectangular form with a push button release. The front with chased decoration of two Chinese dragons amidst clouds, centred with a shield shape cartouche, reserved against a textured ground. The reverse with a flat chased Shou character 壽 (longevity), amidst clouds.

Length – 11.7 cm / 4.6 inches

Weight – 151 grams / 4.85 ozt